Kazuyuki Hoshino(星野 和幸,Hoshino Kazuyuki?) is a notable Sonic Team artist. His first role involved working with Sega of Japan on Sonic CD as a character/sprite, special-stage, and visual designer. He is notable for creating Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. He was Sega Studio USA's art director and lead character designer until part of the studio was absorbed back into the Japan Division. At the US branch, he worked alongside Takashi Iizuka, as they both determined the best direction and style for their games.